Pushing

I am reading all about how toddler pushing is normal, but it's still so embarassing. Simon doesn't push when he's mad- it's just his way of saying "what's up?" Hi kid- push- smile. I've tried to redirect him to hug instead, but anyone have anything that worked- or commiseration?

I am reading all about how toddler pushing is normal, but it's still so embarassing. Simon doesn't push when he's mad- it's just his way of saying "what's up?" Hi kid- push- smile. I've tried to redirect him to hug instead, but anyone have anything that worked- or commiseration?

I'd say to try to anticipate when it's going to happen and prompt him to wave or high five or whatever else before he pushes. The other day at the park a little boy walked right up to my son and kicked him in the shin! My son is super mellow, not aggressive at all, so he was a little stunned. The other boy's parents were on it, though. I think they knew he was going to do it as soon as he walked up to my boy, so while they weren't able to prevent it, they were able to correct him right away. Good luck!

I'd say to try to anticipate when it's going to happen and prompt him to wave or high five or whatever else before he pushes. The other day at the park a little boy walked right up to my son and kicked him in the shin! My son is super mellow, not aggressive at all, so he was a little stunned. The other boy's parents were on it, though. I think they knew he was going to do it as soon as he walked up to my boy, so while they weren't able to prevent it, they were able to correct him right away. Good luck!

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